Casale Gherardi
Chianti · 18 guests
Wellness Estate
Villa Il Cellese
A 10-bedroom villa in Chianti, Tuscany
19 guests · 10 bed · 11 bath · private pool · from €59,500 / week
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Keep this villa
At a glance: Villa Il Cellese sleeps 19 in 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in Chianti, Tuscany. Pool: two pools: a long outdoor pool looking over the vineyards to Castellina in Chianti, with day beds, pool bar and outdoor kitchen; and a heated indoor–outdoor pool in the spa, swimming out through a stone arch, with sauna and hammam.
The essence
A hilltop estate outside Castellina in Chianti, rebuilt over two decades from ruins into a contemporary country house of 615 square metres, on nine hectares of organic land with its own vineyard. Ten bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, sleep nineteen — the Forno room on the ground floor, seven more upstairs and a two-bedroom loft with its own entrance and sitting room. Two pools: a long outdoor pool facing the vineyards and the village, and a heated indoor–outdoor pool in the spa, with sauna, hammam and gym. A pool bar and outdoor kitchen, a pizza oven, a games room and an open-air cinema; the family's winery is twenty minutes away. Breakfast every day and five chef's dinners a week are part of the stay.
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The distinction
Why Villa Il Cellese
is in the collection.
- 01
Nine hectares of organic land with its own vineyard — and the family's winery twenty minutes away, with barrel tunnels hand-carved into the hill (WWII shelters), a tasting room and a restaurant.
- 02
Ten bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, for up to nineteen — including a two-bedroom loft with its own entrance, sitting room and kitchenette.
- 03
Two pools — a long outdoor pool facing the vineyards and Castellina, and a heated indoor–outdoor pool in the spa with sauna, hammam and gym.
- 04
Staffed: daily continental breakfast, two hours' housekeeping each morning and, for stays of a week, a chef for five dinners.
- 05
A games room with pool table and console, an open-air cinema, a yoga platform and a helipad; Castellina in Chianti 10–15 minutes.
The villa
Architecture & restoration
Entrance floor: a living room with fireplace, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen, the spa — a heated indoor–outdoor pool, sauna and hammam — a gym and a games room with pool table, big screen and games console; the Forno bedroom, entirely on the ground floor, has a king bed, its own sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with an accessible shower. Upper floor: seven bedrooms — six doubles with king or super-king beds (two convert to twins, one has its own sitting area) and one single room — each with an en-suite shower room. The Loft, reached by a wide stairway and with its own entrance, has two en-suite double bedrooms either side of a spacious sitting room with kitchenette. Air conditioning and heating throughout; Wi-Fi; cots on request.
The setting
Land, view, context
On a hill in the Chianti Classico countryside, about 8 km from Castellina in Chianti, with the vineyards falling away below and Castellina's skyline across the fields. Poggibonsi is 20 minutes, Siena and San Gimignano 30–40, Greve in Chianti about 35, Florence airport about 50–60. The family's winery and restaurant are 20 minutes away; the estate has its own helipad.
Where it sits
Chianti.
- Castellina in Chianti
- 8 km · 10–15 min
- Il Cellese winery
- 20 min
- Siena
- 30–40 min
- San Gimignano
- 30–40 min
- Greve in Chianti
- 35 min
- Florence airport
- 50–60 min
Approximate location: the nearest village, not the villa itself. The exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Living here
Breakfast laid out every morning, a swim with the vineyards below, a tour and tasting at the family winery, a sauna as the evening cools, a film under the stars, and dinner cooked by the chef — five nights in a week, the pizza oven for the others. Waiter service for the chef's dinners is arranged with them (€250 per dinner); a bartender, driver, yoga teacher, massages and wine tastings can be added.
Pricing
Rates by season.
- 2027 · all seasonsAny week (minimum 7 nights for the chef's dinners)€59,500 / week
€8,500 per night (€59,500 a week), VAT included. Includes daily continental breakfast, two hours' housekeeping each morning, a mid-week linen change, indoor-pool heating and utilities; for stays of 7 nights or more, a chef for five dinners (food cost extra; waiter service €250 per dinner, required). How renting works.
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When Villa Il Cellese
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Frequently asked
Questions about Villa Il Cellese.
- How many guests does Villa Il Cellese sleep?
- Villa Il Cellese sleeps up to 19 guests in 10 bedrooms, with 11 bathrooms.
- Does Villa Il Cellese have a pool?
- Yes: two pools: a long outdoor pool looking over the vineyards to Castellina in Chianti, with day beds, pool bar and outdoor kitchen; and a heated indoor–outdoor pool in the spa, swimming out through a stone arch, with sauna and hammam.
- Where is Villa Il Cellese?
- Villa Il Cellese is in Chianti, Tuscany. See Chianti for the area.
- How far is Villa Il Cellese from the airport and nearby towns?
- Castellina in Chianti: 8 km · 10–15 min. Il Cellese winery: 20 min. Siena: 30–40 min. San Gimignano: 30–40 min. Greve in Chianti: 35 min. Florence airport: 50–60 min.
- Can a private chef be arranged at Villa Il Cellese?
- Yes. A private chef can be arranged at Villa Il Cellese, for one dinner or for every evening of your stay.
- Is Villa Il Cellese suitable for family celebrations?
- Yes, Villa Il Cellese is one of our villas for family celebrations and weddings and corporate retreats. Event guest numbers are agreed with the owner when you enquire.
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